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Q. Which one of the following statements is correct?

  • (A) Cirrus clouds are composed of ice crystals
  • (B) Cirrus clouds exhibit a flat base and have the appearance of rising domes
  • (C) Cumulus clouds are white and thin, and form delicate patches and give a fibrous and feathery appearance
  • (D) Cumulus clouds are classified as high clouds
  • Correct Answer - Option(A)
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Explanation by: Admin

Cirrus clouds are high-altitude clouds that form above 20,000 feet (6,000 meters).

  • They are composed of ice crystals due to the cold temperatures at that height.
  • These clouds appear thin, wispy, and feathery, often indicating fair weather but can also signal a change in the weather.

Why other options are incorrect:

  • (B) describes Cumulus clouds, not Cirrus.
  • (C) wrongly attributes the description of Cirrus clouds to Cumulus, which are actually dense and fluffy with a flat base.
  • (D) is incorrect because Cumulus clouds are low to mid-level clouds, not high clouds.

Therefore, the correct and scientifically accurate statement is:
(A) Cirrus clouds are composed of ice crystals.

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